The Maram tribe of Senapati district, Manipur, is in the news as 13 new Anganwadi Centres are inaugurated under the PM JANMAN scheme. These centres aim to improve early childhood care, nutrition, and tribal welfare, highlighting government efforts for social development in northeastern India.
- Tribal Community: Maram
- State: Manipur
- District: Senapati district (main habitation)
- Language / Culture: Part of Naga tribal groups; distinct customs, traditions, and social structure
- Current Affairs 2025:
- 13 new Anganwadi Centres inaugurated under PM JANMAN scheme for Maram tribal habitations.
- Focus on early childhood care, nutrition, and tribal welfare.
- Active community representation through Maram Students’ Union.
- Significance for Exams:
- Appears under tribal welfare, northeastern states, PM schemes, and social development topics.
- Questions may ask:
- “In which district of Manipur is the Maram tribe mainly found?” → Senapati
- “Which welfare scheme recently benefited the Maram tribe?” → PM JANMAN / Anganwadi expansion
